31 researchers from China,Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan gathered together in Kunming to discuss the significance of biodiversity research in Southeast Asia during November 18-20. The “Workshop on Biodiversity Research in Southeast Asia” was co-organized by Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), Kunming Institute of Botany, and Kunming Institute of Zoology.

The workshop was composed of 14 presentations and discussion. The participants share ideas in studies on plants, animals, ecosystem diversity, and conservation in Southeast Asian countries. Multiple channels are expected to be formed in order to jointly promote biodiversity conservation and research in Southeast Asia.

 Professors Zhou Zhekun, Cao Min, Sun Hang, Yang Junxing were present at the workshop.

Participants communicating

Participants  exchanging ideas

Participants pose a group photo